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Explore 4 Types of Visualization Meditation for Self-Transformation

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Welcome to the world of visualization meditation, a practice that combines the art of meditation with the life-expanding power of imagination. Not fantasy, but imagination. In this article, we will explore four distinct types of visualization meditation techniques that can help you relax, reduce stress, enhance your overall well-being, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through these visualization practices, you will tap into the metaphysical realm of your mind, harnessing its creative abilities to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, the world around you, and the cosmic realities that exist beyond the boundaries of your physical senses. Let’s…

5 Easy Ways to Stop Unwanted Thoughts in Meditation in 5 Minutes or Less

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A person with short hair and dangling earrings sits with eyes closed, thumb to forehead, fingers point upwards.The background appears to be a bedroom with white walls and soft sconce lighting.

When many people first begin a meditation practice, the biggest questions often circle around the logistics. How can I create a space of time to make a meditation practice? Do I have to do it every day? How long every day? How can I make it a regular habit? Will I be able to do it? These are all valid questions, and answering them becomes a highly individual experience. But there’s a bigger, more long-lasting challenge to growing your meditation practice. Nearly everyone grapples with this, not only in the early days of creating a practice but often during every…

8 Common Meditation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, Part 2

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A young man is seated, fingers interlaced in front of his face as if to meditate. His eyes are open and he seems caught in thought. There are cardboard boxes in the background.

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we explored 4 of the 8 most common mistakes people feel they make in their meditation practice. In this second half, we’ll look at 4 more common mistakes and how to fix them or avoid them all together. Plus, be sure to read to the end to discover the secret bonus mistake that’s super common yet can be fixed in less than 30 seconds. Yeah, less than 30 seconds!  Okay, onto the next common misstep people make in meditation. 5. Meditating at the Wrong Time Finding time to meditate, let alone the best…

Practice Makes Imperfect in Meditation and I’m Okay with That

A sea surfer on a skimboard in the middle of the sea seems to be surfing alone. The sea surfer seems to be a young woman but the photo is in black and white making it difficult to tell.

Practice has been given a bit of a bum rap. Whether it’s sports of some kind, one of the arts, or any other discipline of the mind or body, we often expect the impossible out of practice. That is, we expect to be made perfect at the pursuit. Or at least some aspect of the pursuit. And then we take it as a personal failure when that doesn’t happen. Does this sound familiar to you in your meditation practice? If so, would you like to change that? There is another way of looking at perfection and imperfection – in meditation…

How Long Is Long Enough in Meditation?

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Even if you have just 5 minutes to relax, doesn’t it feel great? There are days when you can relish a 5-minute break as though it were a mini-vacation. But with meditation – how long is long enough? What if you have just 1 minute? Can you experience benefits from a mere 60 seconds of meditation? Let’s find out. One Minute Together  We’re going to do a single minute of breath meditation, together, with eyes closed or open.  All we’ll do for one minute is gently notice the breath, coming in…and going out. Move at your own pace, gently and…